Local officials discuss rip current safety measures in wake of drownings

The rip currents that caused four deaths on Brunswick County beaches last week have local officials taking another at preventative measures to keep beachgoers safe.

Sunset Beach Mayor Rick Cerrato began contacting officials from Brunswick County and the beach communities to organize a larger discussion of what should be done.

Cerrato said that conversation could take place at the next Brunswick Beaches Consortium meeting, set for Aug. 16 at N.C. Baptist Assembly in Fort Caswell.

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